President Joe Biden said he decided to “pass the torch to a new generation” for the sake of democracy and to “unite our nation” in his historic first speech since dropping out of the 2024 race.
In a heartfelt, reflective address to the nation on Wednesday night, the president said he still believes he should seek a second term but that “personal ambition” cannot stand in the way of democracy.
“I revere this office, but I love my country more,” he said. “It’s been the honor of my life to serve as your president. But in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think it’s more important than any title.”
During his remarks, Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris and – though not mentioning Donald Trump by name – warned the US is at an “inflection point” headed to the election
Biden’s family members, including wife Jill, son Hunter, daughter Ashley and granddaughter Finnegan Biden, joined him in the Oval Office – and wiped away tears as they embraced each other afterwards.
His speech came as Harris continued on the campaign trail, with a speech at the biannual Zeta Phi Beta sorority national convention in Indianapolis.
Key Points
- Biden says he’s passing the torch to Harris ‘in defense of democracy'
- Tearful Biden family members including Ashley, Hunter, Jill and Finnegan join president for address
- Piers Morgan and Van Jones react to Biden’s speech
- Biden’s speech transcript: Read address to the nation in full
- Kamala Harris attacks Donald Trump in first campaign rally in Wisconsin
- All the times Kamala Harris went viral, from ‘coconut tree’ to ‘we did it, Joe'
How Biden’s historic speech to the nation was a family affair
07:40
Rachel Sharp
Joe Biden’s historic speech to the nation, where he spoke for the first time about his decision to drop out of the 2024 race, was very much a family affair.
The president’ loved ones joined him in the Oval Office, looking on as he delivered the address promising to “pass the torch” for the sake of “saving democracy”.
In the room was wife Jill Biden, son Hunter Biden and his wife Melissa Biden, daughter Ashley Biden and her husband Howard Krein and his granddaughter Finnegan Biden.
During the final weeks of his campaign – while pressure was mounting from members of his own party, donors and public figures to drop out of the race – Jill and Hunter Biden had privately encouraged him to carry on, according to reports.
Following Wednesday night’s speech, the family members embraced Biden, many of them tearful.
Barack Obama thanks Biden for ‘lifetime of service to the American people’
07:20
Rachel Sharp
Barack Obama has taken to social media to thank the President Joe Biden for “a lifetime of service to the American people” following his address to the nation on Wednesday night.
“’The sacred cause of this country is larger than any one of us.’ Joe Biden has stayed true to these words again and again over a lifetime of service to the American people. Thank you, @POTUS,” the former president said in a post on X.
“The sacred cause of this country is larger than any one of us.”
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 25, 2024
Joe Biden has stayed true to these words again and again over a lifetime of service to the American people. Thank you, @POTUS.
Biden’s speech transcript: Read the president’s address to the nation in full
07:00
Rachel Sharp
“My fellow Americans, I’m speaking to you tonight from behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. In this sacred space, I’m surrounded by portraits of extraordinary American presidents. Thomas Jefferson wrote the immortal words that guide this nation. George Washington showed us presidents are not kings. Abraham Lincoln implored us to reject malice. Franklin Roosevelt inspired us to reject fear.
“I revere this office, but I love my country more. It’s been the honor of my life to serve as your president. But in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think it’s more important than any title. I draw strength and find joy in working for the American people. But this sacred task of perfecting our union is not about me, it’s about you. Your families, your futures...”
Read the rest of the speech at the link below:
Piers Morgan reacts to Biden’s speech saying he didn’t ‘pass the torch’ but his presidency was ‘torched by Democratic arsonists’
06:40
Rachel Sharp
Piers Morgan has reacted to President Biden’s speech saying he didn’t “pass the torch” but his presidency was “torched by Democratic arsonists”.
“Joe Biden didn’t ’pass the torch’ to Kamala Harris as he so disingenuously claimed in his sad, uninspiring address tonight. He had his presidency & career torched by Democrat arsonists Obama, Pelosi, Schumer, Clooney etc,” he said in a post on X following the address.
Joe Biden didn’t ’pass the torch’ to Kamala Harris as he so disingenuously claimed in his sad, uninspiring address tonight. He had his presidency & career torched by Democrat arsonists Obama, Pelosi, Schumer, Clooney etc. pic.twitter.com/b2KjG3WnW5
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 25, 2024
IN PICTURES: Biden’s first address to the nation since quitting presidential race
06:20
Rachel Sharp
President Joe Biden delivers his speech from the Oval Office:
Biden’s family members join him in the Oval Office for the speech:
Biden is joined by First Lady Jill Biden after the speech as he thanks the camera crew:
Biden hugs his son Hunter Biden following the speech:
Family photos including of his late son Beau Biden are on display behind the president:
A preview of Trump 2024: ‘Not going to be nice'
06:00
Josh Marcus
Donald Trump ditched his short-lived call for unity and declared he was “not going to be nice” at his first campaign rally since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race.
The former president turned his attacks to Kamala Harris, his new presumptive rival come November, following her endorsement by Biden – who he claimed to have “defeated.”
The event in North Carolina came days after Biden announced he was withdrawing from the White House race and threw his support behind Harris to beat Trump.
The Republican told his supporters that Biden’s departure was due to pressure from higher-ups in the Democratic Party, and not simply the president’s decision.
Mike Bedigan reports.
‘Hell of a speech’: Joe Biden praised for Oval Office address
05:34
Shweta Sharma
Joe Biden’s speech in the Oval Office has been largely positively received by many sections of the Democratic party – plenty of whom had been pressuring him to withdraw from the re-election race until Sunday’s announcement.
Rob Reiner, a major Hollywood political donor who had called for Biden to step aside, said: “Joe Biden will go down as one of our greatest presidents. I’ve never more proud of being an American.”
Producer Leonard Franklin and author Stephen King used the exact same expression in their reaction: “Hell of a speech.”
Mitch Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans and a top Biden adviser, thanked Biden and called him the “most consequential president”.
Former senior adviser to Barak Obama David Axelrod said Joe Biden “was as big as the moment”.
However, Donald Trump wasted no time in attacking the address, slamming the president as “barely understandable” and “a great embarrassment to America.”
Crooked Joe Biden’s Oval Office speech was barely understandable, and sooo bad!” he said of the address, which lasted roughly 10 minutes.
Barack Obama planning to endorse Harris for president ‘soon’ – report
05:23
Shweta Sharma
Former US president Barack Obama is planning to endorse vice president Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate “soon”, NBC News reported.
Ms Harris has secured enough Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee in Joe Biden’s place, according to an AP survey, which found she already has the backing of well above the 1,976 delegates needed to win the nomination in the first round of voting at the party’s convention.
Mr Obama has fully supported Ms Harris’ candidacy privately and has been in touch with her, four people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
“He has been in regular contact with her and thinks she’s been off to a great start,” one of them said.
Mr Obama is likely holding back from an announcement as he does not want to overshadow Mr Biden’s moment, they suggested.
His wife, Michelle Obama, is also in support of Harris’ candidacy, two people familiar with the matter said.
WATCH: Harris hits the campaign trail
05:00
Josh Marcus
Watch as Kamala Harris delivered a keynote speech at the biennial gathering of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis on Wednesday, 24 July.
The vice president addressed Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Grand Boulé.
It comes just three days after launching her bid for the White House following Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race.
Democratic strategist Van Jones hails Biden after Oval Office speech
04:45
Shweta Sharma
Democratic strategist Van Jones praised Joe Biden’s Oval Office speech and his decision to step aside from the presidential race, saying a leader can “put the people first and pass the baton”.
“That’s a good man, he fell on the sword. He fell on his sword, most heroes, they fight to the bitter end. He fell on his sword. He’s an old guy, but the heart’s still there. You know the words aren’t as clear, but the love is as clear, the heart is still there,” Mr Jones said.
Hinting at Donald Trump and the January 6 riots at Capitol Hill, he said: “You had somebody sitting in that chair and you wouldn’t give up power no matter what, wouldn’t give up power, let there be an insurrection, wouldn’t get out of that chair.”
“Even when the people voted for you to get out of the chair, he wouldn’t get out the chair. And you got somebody who sits in that same chair, showing that character does matter. Showing that you can have grace, you can put the people first. You can pass the baton and you’re a bigger person for it. You’re going to be more loved for it,” Mr Jones continued.
ICYMI: The moment Biden bowed out of the 2024 race
04:00
Josh Marcus
It’s hard to believe it’s only been three days, but so much has changed in Washington since Sunday, when Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
Here’s how the president explained his decision.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Biden speech hints at rumored Supreme Court reform
03:00
Josh Marcus
It probably won’t be the quote that makes all the headlines, but Joe Biden gave a very intriguing picture of what his final months in office will look like this evening.
With no future campaign to think about, some expect Biden to go for broke and try and advance some of his most ambitious policy goals.
During his Oval Office address on Wednesday, Biden described one important agenda item: reforming the Supreme Court, which he called “critical to our democracy.”
Curious what that might look like?
Well, Ariana Baio had this look at what Biden might do to fix the court, which has been beset with leaks, declining approval, ethics scandals, and security lapses in recent years.
Joe Biden cements his legacy as a family man after leaving presidential race with tribute in Oval Office speech
02:36
Mike Bedigan
Photos of President Joe Biden’s family flanked him in the Oval Office as he delivered a solemn address to the nation about his decision to withdraw his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday evening.
Ariana Baio reports:
WATCH: Biden says he’s ‘passing the torch’ in first speech after dropping out of 2024 race
01:55
Josh Marcus
President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening (24 July). It was his first speech since announcing he was ending his 2024 reelection bid.
“I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America’s future, all merited a second term,” Biden said. “But nothing, nothing, can come in the way of saving our democracy.”
The president reiterated the importance of “passing the torch” to a new generation and praised Kamala Harris, who he has endorsed to take his place in the race.
Watch his speech here.
Joe Biden’s swan song: president reflects on long career in White House speech
01:45
Josh Marcus
More than just a chance to send the Harris campaign off with well wishes, Biden’s speech today was a mini-farewell address, which found the president reflecting on his more than five decades in national politics.
“I have given my heart and soul to our nation,” Biden told viewers, adding, “I hope you have some idea how grateful I am to all of you.”
He spoke of his career in both personal and political terms, describing his rise as a kid of modest means from Pennsylvania to the height of the most powerful office on Earth.
“No where else could a kid with a stutter...one day sit behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House,” Biden said.
He also used the speech to rally around one of his favorite themes, that Americans can accomplish anything if they stay united in common purpose.
The great thing about America is here kings and dictators do not rule,” he added. “The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America lies in your hands. You just have to keep the faith and remember who we are.”
Read this in-depth profile from Richard Hall looking at the long career of Joe Biden.
Biden acknowledges age debate in White House speech
01:30
Josh Marcus
During his White House speech on Wednesday, Joe Biden touched on the debate that roiled the Democratic party in recent weeks and in large part caused him to drop out of the 2024 presidential race: that he’s too old to run.
The president maintained that he had the qualities and record to run again, but acknowledged, “There’s also a time and a place for new faces, fresh voices, and yes, younger voices.”
“That time and place is now,” he continued.
Last year, we reported on how age debates were playing out across all of Washington, not just the Democratic party.
Biden praises Harris in Oval Office speech
01:14
Josh Marcus
During his closely watched Oval Office address on Wednesday, Joe Biden offered strong praise for the presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, whom he has endorsed.
“I’d like to thank our great vice president Kamala Harris,” he said from behind the Resolute Desk. “She’s experienced. She’s tough. She’s capable. She’s been an incredible partner to me, and a leader for our country.”
Here’s Eric Garcia on how Biden can help the Harris campaign going forward.
Biden defends passing the torch to Harris as he gives first speech since dropping out of race
01:09
Josh Marcus
President Joe Biden told Americans he chose to drop out of the 2024 presidential race in order to unite the nation.
“I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,” Biden said Wednesday in his first official address to the nation since announcing his campaign withdrawal. “That is the best way to unite our nation.”
Follow Ariana Baio and Andrew Feinberg’s coverage live.
Biden says he won’t let ‘personal ambition’ get in way of protecting democracy
01:08
Josh Marcus
Joe Biden spoke somberly on Wednesday about his decision to drop out of the 2024 race, describing it as a way to unify the Democratic party and protect democracy.
“In recent weeks, it’s become clear to me that I need to unite my party in this critical endeavor,” he said.
“Nothing, nothing, can come in the way of saving our democracy,” he continued. “That includes personal ambition.”
How to watch Biden’s big speech
01:00
Josh Marcus
The president is expected to begin speaking any moment.
Watch his highly anticipated speech for free via the White House website here.
‘Defense of democracy is more important than any title’: What to expect from Biden’s speech
Thursday 25 July 2024 00:56
Josh Marcus
Joe Biden is expected to share his thoughts on patriotism and the upcoming election in an impending Oval Office speech this evening, his first major address since dropping out of the presidential race.
"The defense of democracy is more important than any title," he’s expected to say, according to draft remarks given to news outlets. "I draw strength, and find joy, in working for the American people. But this sacred task of perfecting our Union is not about me. It’s about you. Your families. Your futures. It’s about ‘We the People.’"
Biden often avoids mentioning Trump by name, but the preview speech seems to hint at the former president and his fondness for strongmen.
"The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule,” Biden is expected to say. “The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America – lies in your hands."
Watch: Former Georgia GOP Lt Gov Geoff Duncan endorses Kamala Harris
Thursday 25 July 2024 00:40
Oliver O'Connell
Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan — an anti-Trump Republican — has endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris for President.
Speaking to the press today, he said: “This November, I am voting for a decent person I disagree with on policy over a convicted felon without a moral compass.”
Former GA Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has endorsed Kamala Harris for President.
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) July 24, 2024
"This November, I am voting for a decent person I disagree with on policy over a convicted felon without a moral compass"pic.twitter.com/9d2nmjy6bp
How can Joe Biden clear the deck for Kamala Harris
Thursday 25 July 2024 00:30
Oliver O'Connell
Eric Garcia writes:
In deciding to hand off the baton to Harris, Biden might have a chance to create a better on-ramp for his erstwhile running mate: clear the deck by doing all of the unpopular and unpleasant work to allow Harris to not have to face those difficult questions on the campaign trail.
Watch: White House says ‘no cover up’ of Biden condition
Thursday 25 July 2024 00:15
Oliver O'Connell
Fox News' Peter Doocy: "It would seem that people in this White House knew that President Biden was slipping ... Who ordered White House officials to cover up a declining president?"
— The Recount (@therecount) July 24, 2024
Karine Jean-Pierre: "There's been no cover-up." pic.twitter.com/opuk9RbK6W
‘Haley Voters for Harris’ vow to fight on after Nikki sends them cease-and-desist letter
Thursday 25 July 2024 00:00
Oliver O'Connell
Action group “Haley Voters for Harris” has vowed to continue with its cause, despite receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the former UN Ambassador herself.
The political action committee (PAC), which describes itself as a “broad coalition,” claims to represent supporters of Nikki Haley and is urging people to vote for Kamala Harris, rather than Donald Trump in November.
The group has revealed that it was waiting on a letter, sent by a law firm representing Haley, but said that its rights would “not be suppressed.” “We will review the letter with counsel once we receive it and provide further comment in the next few days,” an online statement on Tuesday from the group read.
Mike Bedigan has the full story.
Progressive Democrats hopeful Harris would approach Israel policy differently to Biden
Wednesday 24 July 2024 23:45
Oliver O'Connell
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress re-opened the longstanding divide that progressives have with President Joe Biden on Israel-Palestine. And they are unsure whether Vice President Kamala Harris — who is all but guaranteed to now lead the Democratic ticket now that Biden announced he would not seek re-election — would be an improvement.
Eric Garcia and Katie Hawkinson report from Washington, DC.
Trump campaign files election complaint to block Harris from Biden’s $90m war chest
Wednesday 24 July 2024 23:30
Oliver O'Connell
Donald Trump’s campaign has accused vice president Kamala Harris of committing a “heist” and a “brazen money grab” after she inherited President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign war chest.
Trump’s complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday accuses the president and vice president of running afoul of campaign finance laws by turning Biden’s now-ended campaign into the “Harris for President” campaign, allowing Harris to tap into more than $91m in the campaign’s coffers.
Alex Woodward explains what’s happening.
Who Kamala called
Wednesday 24 July 2024 23:15
Oliver O'Connell
The New York Times reports on how Kamala Harris took charge of her future at the head of the Democratic Party in the all-important 48 hours following the decision by President Joe Biden that he was not standing for re-election.
There was a sprawling call list waiting for her of all the key Democratic power brokers.
Per the Times:
“I wasn’t going to let this day go by without you hearing from me,” Ms. Harris had said over and over, as day turned to night, according to five people who received her calls or were briefed on them.
She phoned past Democratic presidents, many of her potential rivals — including Govs. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, JB Pritzker of Illinois and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania — the Democratic congressional leaders, Senator Bernie Sanders, the heads of the various influential caucuses and other top Democrats, a person with direct knowledge of the call list said.
The blitz demonstrated exactly the kind of vigor and energy that Mr. Biden had lacked in recent weeks. Mr. Biden had reportedly made 20 calls to congressional Democrats in the first 10 or so days after the debate, while his candidacy hung in the balance. Ms. Harris made 100 calls in 10 hours.
The paper quotes Howard Dean, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and past presidential candidate, as saying: “It was a very well-orchestrated cascade.”
“I have to confess I am surprised myself how fast this has gone.”
Robby Mook, former campaign manager for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 run, called it “a perfect 48 hours”.
Full story: Netanyahu addresses Congress as scores of Democrats boycott
Wednesday 24 July 2024 23:00
Oliver O'Connell
Israeli Prime Minister gave a full-throated speech in defense of his government’s war against Hamas in a joint address to Congress despite the fact that more than 38 Democrats boycotted the address.
The speech is Netanyahu’s fourth joint address to Congress. Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history, received an uproarious applause. In the same way, he was flanked by many senior members of Congress and Senators. The speech comes as much of the international community has turned against Israel as it has conducted its war against Hamas after the terror group launched a surprise attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people.
Eric Garcia reports from Capitol Hill.
Trump calls for immediate resignation of FBI director for not finding fault with Biden’s acuity
Wednesday 24 July 2024 22:45
Oliver O'Connell
Donald Trump was watching FBI director Christopher Wray’s testimony regarding the attempt on his life today and rather than noting the revelations regarding the shooter’s drone, research, or any other new information, he found another focus... Joe Biden.
Here’s what the former president wrote on Truth Social about the boss of the bureau (whom he appointed):
I watched the Congressional Hearing today as Christopher Wray was asked the question whether or not he noticed any Cognitive Degeneration in his many conversations with Crooked Joe Biden and, despite the fact that Special Counsel Robert Hur said, effectively, that Joe Biden is INCOMPETENT, with LITTLE MEMORY, etc., Wray said that “it is not something I observed during my interactions with him, which were uneventful and unremarkable,” essentially stating that he found nothing wrong, mentally or physically, with “Joe.” If that is the case, Director Wray should resign immediately from the FBI, and stop “sweet talking” Congress every time he goes up, which he loves to do, because anybody can see that Joe Biden is cognitively and physically challenged, and if you can’t see that, you sure as hell can’t be running the FBI - Unless, that is, you want to illegally lead the Raid on Mar-a-Lago. Wray has to resign, and NOW, for LYING TO CONGRESS!
JD Vance ignites fury among childfree community after calling Kamala Harris a ‘childless cat lady’
Wednesday 24 July 2024 22:30
Oliver O'Connell
Childfree adults are outraged over past comments made by JD Vance about Vice President Kamala Harris, and how they’ve been judged simply for not having children.
In a resurfaced interview from 2021, Donald Trump’s newly-appointed running mate told former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that the country was run by “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable too.”
Meredith Clark reports.
DNC Rules Committee adopts process for choosing presidential nominee
Wednesday 24 July 2024 22:22
Alex Woodward
The Democratic National Committee’s rules committee has adopted rules for how the party will choose its nominee for the 2024 presidential election, following the decision by President Joe Biden to step aside.
- Candidates for nomination must declare their candidacy by filing with the Convention’s Secretary. The window for submission opens shortly after the Rules are adopted by the Committee during their meeting, and closes at 6pm ET on July 27.
- Candidates for nomination will have until 6pm ET on July 30 to demonstrate that they have met the qualifications for nomination, which include:
- File a formal and notarized declaration of candidacy with the DNC;\
- Meet Party and legal qualifications to be President; and
- Secure 300 delegate signatures electronically, not more than 50 of which may come from one delegation.
- If only one candidate for nomination demonstrates they have met the above qualifications, electronic voting by the delegates may begin as soon as August 1.
- If more than one candidate for nomination qualifies, the Rules specify that the DNCC Chair and the DNC Chair can allow a period no longer than five days in between the close of nominations for President (July 30) and the beginning of voting for candidates to make their case to delegates and the public.
- The DNCC Chair and the DNC Chair may open voting on the Presidential nominee no earlier than August 1, 2024.
- Only the votes of pledged delegates will be included in the count on the first ballot, unless a candidate has the verified support of a number of pledged delegates equal to or greater than a majority of all pledged and automatic delegates.
- In the event that a nominating contest for President moves beyond the first ballot, the votes of pledged and automatic delegates will be counted in subsequent ballots.
- A majority of Convention delegate ballots who are eligible to vote during that roll call shall be required to nominate the presidential candidate.
- Once a Presidential nominee is selected, the nominee may place a Vice Presidential candidate into nomination. The Convention Chair may then declare that candidate to be the Vice Presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.
- At the Convention in Chicago celebratory and ceremonial votes to recognize and affirm the presidential and vice presidential nominees of the Democratic Party will be taken, including a state-by-state roll call for the presidential nominee.
Kamala Harris arrives in Houston for teachers convention
Wednesday 24 July 2024 22:18
Oliver O'Connell
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Houston after her speech in Indianapolis pic.twitter.com/okOAnxUGnn
— Josh Boak (@joshboak) July 24, 2024
All the times Kamala Harris went viral, from ‘coconut tree’ to ‘we did it, Joe'
Wednesday 24 July 2024 22:15
Oliver O'Connell
Vice President Kamala Harris’s internet stardom didn’t just fall out of a coconut tree.
Long before she became a “brat” adored by Gen Z, Harris has made waves online for many viral moments, from the vice president enthusiastically showing off her dance moves to earnestly telling President Biden, “We did it, Joe!” in a phone call after he clinched the White House in 2020.
Kelly Rissman reports.
Profile: Kamala Harris, unburdened and free to run for president
Wednesday 24 July 2024 22:00
Oliver O'Connell
Kamala Harris, unburdened by what has been, finally sees what can be.
“My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made,” wrote President Joe Biden on X, shortly after announcing he would not run for re-election. “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
Read on...
Watch: White House explains why Biden dropped out when he said he would not
Wednesday 24 July 2024 21:45
Oliver O'Connell
Karine Jean-Pierre on why Biden exited race after he kept saying he wouldn't:
— The Recount (@therecount) July 24, 2024
"He's going to address this. ... He met with a small group of advisors on Saturday evening, and with his family, and was thinking through how to move forward. Sunday afternoon, he made that decision." pic.twitter.com/BFUCRmiagR
Biden set to address nation days after dropping out of presidential race — here’s what you need to know
Wednesday 24 July 2024 21:28
Ariana Baio
President Joe Biden is expected to address the nat